Consulta Europa, as Regional Focal Point of the BESTLife2030 Programme will be participating at the upcoming Hybrid Event: BEST Initiative – Past, present and future. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 7th June 2023, from 16:15 to 18:00 CEST, both in-person at the European Parliament (Room PHS 4B1) and online.
Co-hosted by MEP Stéphane Bijoux and MEP Sara Cerdas, the Co-Chairs of the ‘Islands and Overseas Entities WG’ of the European Parliament Intergroup on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development,’ the event aims to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss the past, present, and future of the BEST Initiative.
Michelle Perello, CEO at Consulta Europa, will be presenting best practices in the macaronesian region, sharing insights into the latest developments and achievements in sustainable development. As a Regional Focal Point, Consulta Europa will showcase its expertise and commitment to contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.
“We are delighted to be a Regional Focal Point at this prestigious event, and we look forward to sharing our knowledge and experience in the field of sustainable development,” said Michelle Perello, CEO at Consulta Europa. “We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and society, and we are proud to be part of the BEST Initiative.”
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DRAFT AGENDA:
16:15 – 16:40
Opening remarks by:
MEP Stéphane Bijoux
MEP Sara Cerdas
European Commission representative (tbc)
Boris Erg, Director, IUCN European Regional Office
16:40 – 17:20
12 years of BEST: success stories from the ground
Zoom in on results from BEST RUP, LIFE4BEST, BEST2.0, BEST2.0+:
Christèle Allaud, Caribbean Regional Focal Point – BEST2.0+, LIFE4BEST, BEST RUP programmes more focal points (tbc)
17:20 – 17:45
Q&A session with the audience
17:45 – 17:55
Announcement of the new BEST phase: BESTLIFE2030
17:55 – 18:00
Closing remarks by:
MEP Stéphane Bijoux
MEP Sara Cerdas
Wednesday 7th June 2023, 16:15 – 18:00 CEST
(Interpretation EN <> FR provided)